Arrow Investment Education
Financial planning and investing insights
Building Wealth vs Keeping Wealth
People spend decades becoming good at building wealth and almost no time thinking about how to keep it. Those are two very different skill sets, and confusing one for the other can be an expensive mistake.
Space X IPO: The Good and the Bad
For years, SpaceX was largely accessible only to venture capital firms, institutional investors, and a small group of private shareholders.
Prediction markets are not investing
When a company uses the word "trade" instead of "bet," and "contract" instead of "wager," it is not being precise. It is being persuasive.
Arrow's Seven Steps for Financial Management
Normally, I don’t like these types of lists because every household has their own goals, timelines, and resources that will shuffle these steps around. However, there are some general guidelines that will work for *most* people.
Private Equity in 401(k)'s: Too risky for your retirement?
If plan sponsors, regulators, and managers keep the allocation small, the fees tight, the liquidity honest, private markets could earn a place in retirement portfolios.
Creating Lasting Wealth
Before you start chasing numbers, take a step back. Ask yourself what wealth actually means for your life. For some, it might mean retiring early. For others, it could be about flexibility, freedom, starting a business, or pursuing hobbies.
Estate Planning: The Basics
Estate planning isn’t just about protecting your assets—it’s about protecting yourself, your family, and your descendants. A thoughtful plan can ensure that your feelings about inheritance, guardianship, medical care and treatments will be respected.
Avoiding Common Financial Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that in in 2023, 27% of people who reported a fraud said they lost money, while in 2024, that number increased dramatically to 38%.
Social Security and Taxes: 2025 Changes
Social Security benefits are tied to inflation, and after several years of hefty cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to keep up with rising prices, adjustments are going to be lower in 2025.
Newlyweds Guide for Combining Finances
Even if you discussed finances before the wedding, it’s worth revisiting these discussions as you transition into married life.
What do falling interest rates mean for your portfolio?
As we enter a new monetary cycle, investors can expect a shift towards a more "dovish" approach.
Wills vs Trusts: Which is best for your estate plan?
A will is a legal document that provides instructions on transferring property to beneficiaries after the death of the person that made the will (“testator”).